Snake-Free Fun in the Sun: How to Avoid Rattling Reptiles
Humans aren’t the only ones eager for the sun this summer. Snakes are out in abundance and can be found warming up along roads, sunning themselves on rocks, and slithering […]
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Tick Talk: Advice for Avoiding Ticks in Utah
Ticks are tiny arachnids that pose a potential threat to humans and animals because they can transmit diseases. In Utah, the primary tick species of concern is the Rocky Mountain […]
Breaking Free from Pornography
A recent study from The Journal of Sex Research found that over 90% of men and 60% of women ages 18-73 reported having consumed pornography in the past month, based […]
How Does Your Garden Grow? Tips for July
It can be a challenge to keep gardens growing as temperatures heat up, so Utah State University Extension provides a Gardener’s Almanac to help. The Almanac includes links to tips and additional information. Pests […]
Four Tips for Summer Safety
Many families are heading outdoors for recreation and activities this summer. Whether in the pool or park, the ballfield or backyard, take measures to keep family members safe from injuries, […]
The Digital Dilemma: Social Media’s Adverse Impact on Youth
In March, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed S.B. 152 Social Media Regulation Amendments, sponsored by Sen. Mike McKell. The bill places restrictions on social media companies and provides parents with additional tools to […]
Reduce Food Waste at Home to Help Reduce Hunger in Utah
Did you know one-third of all food in the United States goes uneaten? That’s 133 billion pounds of food, and most of it (nearly 97%) ends up in landfills, combustion facilities, or […]
Five Frugal Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Author Amanda Boyarshinov says, “The best gifts in the world are not in the material objects one can buy from the store, but in the memories we make with the […]
June Gardening Tips and Checklist
To help make your yard and garden the best they can be this year, consider these tips from Utah State University Extension’s Gardeners Almanac. Pests and Problems: Contact: JayDee Gunnell, Utah State […]
Help Grandchildren Cultivate a Close Relationship with Grandparents
A close relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is mutually beneficial when it comes to the health and well-being of both. Grandparents provide acceptance, patience, love, stability, wisdom, fun, and support to […]